KNOWLEDGE OF ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE Basic Knowledge: Pharmacological Effects, Overview of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment Approaches, Self Help
ASSESSMENT, CLINICAL EVALUATION, TREATMENT PLANNING, CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Assessment & Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Record Keeping & Discharge Planning, Case Management & Referral.
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45 HOURS -
PROFESSIONAL & ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DOCUMENTATION Counselor Ethics, The Counselor Client Relationship, Confidentiality, Legal Issues/Documentation
In addition to meeting the education requirement you will need
6000 work experience hours (3 years) in an approved work setting or
4000 hours (2 years) plus a Bachelor’s Degree or
2000 Paid Hours (1 year) plus a Master’s Degree
Internship hours Do Count as experience and there is no state requirement as to how long an internship should last. Up to 2000 internship/volunteer hours can be counted towards the work experience except if you have a Masters degree.
You must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Reside or work in New York State at least 51 percent of the time
